What’s happening
Wellington Pride Festival officially runs from 6 - 22 March, but you’ll find our events here on either side of that as well, as Pride is not just a two week thing.
Prefer browsing on paper? Download a copy of our print programme for 2026. Please note the most up to date information will be online.
The majority of these events have been created by the community. However, the Wellington Pride Festival Committee produces the following Signature Events:
6 March - 22 March: Rainbow Windows of Wellington
14 March: Pride Youth Ball
15 March: Pride Hīkoi
15 March: Out in the City
15 March: Pooches in the Plaza
22 March: Pride Picnic
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir open rehearsals
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir for rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together.
Out in the City
Be part of our all-day family friendly fair event with stalls, stage performances, delicious food and drink and a jam-packed day of LGBTTQIA+ celebration and vibes.
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir open rehearsals
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir for rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together.
Wellington Pride Parade
Show your support as we march for Pride at the Wellington Pride Parade! Cheer on the fabulous procession through Courtenay Place and Dixon Street, finishing at the iconic Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing. Then, dance in the streets with live DJs and performers.
Online Q&A: running an event as part of WPF 2026
Thinking about creating an event for Wellington Pride Festival 2026, but got some questions?
This online event is for you! Members of the Wellington Pride Festival committee will be ready and waiting to answer your questions.
Community engagement: drop in session Lower Hutt
Come chat, play, whakawhanaugatanga and kōrero about all things Wellington Pride Festival.
Community engagement: drop in session
This is a gentle space to play, whakawhanaugatanga and kōrero about the Wellington Pride Festival.